NIGP 23248: Lacing, Crafts

NIGP 23248 Lacing, Crafts is an Item code covering arts and craft supplies and materials that state and local governments procure for recreational, educational, and community programming. The Columbus Consolidated Government's Finance Department Purchasing Division is the primary recent buyer on record, issuing RFB No. 26-0014 in February 2026 to supply lacing, craft, hobby, and recreational materials to its Department of Parks and Recreation on an as-needed basis, supporting After School Program, Community Schools, Seniors, Special Populations, and Recreation divisions. The solicitation indicates annual purchasing volume of $30,000 to $50,000 across these divisions. Vendors must maintain adequate warehouse stock, ship orders within ten days of receipt, and quote discounted pricing based on catalog rates with all delivery and handling charges included. The contract term is two years with three optional one-year renewals, and the city intends to award to multiple vendors, reserving the right to purchase through comparable cooperative contracts if pricing is lower.

The source documents activity in Georgia only, specifically the Columbus Consolidated Government. RFB No. 26-0014 had a response deadline of February 25, 2026, with virtual bid opening the same day via Microsoft Teams and electronic submission through DemandStar. Required documentation included bid forms with pricing, conflict-of-interest and communication affidavits, federal compliance forms, current business licenses, and proof of website catalog availability. No set-aside designations are detailed in the available solicitation materials. The city is exempt from Georgia state retail and federal excise taxes under Georgia Code Section 48-8-3 and Federal ID 58-1097948.